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William Grawn Milliken (March 26, 1922 – October 18, 2019) was an American businessman and politician who served as the 44th governor of Michigan. A member of the Republican Party, he is the longest-serving governor in Michigan history, serving one partial term and three full four-year terms from 1969 to 1983.
Oct 18, 2019 · William G. Milliken, a moderate Republican who as governor led Michigan through a period of profound transformation in the 1970s, as it went from being an economically scarred industrial state to...
Aug 6, 2020 · The late Republican leader, who died in October, was remembered for his bipartisan leadership, environmental work and dedication to the state. Speakers at his memorial included current Gov. Whitmer, former advisor Rustem and journalist Lessenberry.
Oct 18, 2019 · William G. Milliken, Michigan's longest-serving governor who established a record of environmental conservation and bipartisan cooperation that made him popular among Republicans and...
Oct 18, 2019 · William G. Milliken, who led the state from 1969 to 1983, died on Friday at the age of 97. He was sometimes referred to as Michigan's "gentleman" governor. He is widely remembered as a gracious person, who treated everyone with respect.
Oct 19, 2019 · Friday's death of former Gov. William Milliken prompted a huge outpouring of praise and tributes for the man who led Michigan from 1969 to 1983. Milliken, who was 97, was the...
Mar 26, 2022 · One hundred years ago, William Milliken, the moderate Republican who signed landmark civil rights and environmental legislation, was born on March 26, 1922, in Traverse City. The soft-spoken, low-key Milliken holds the distinction of being Michigan’s longest-serving chief executive, holding the office for 14 years.
